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Education
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Hi, I’m

Margaret Kayl

Granbury,TX

Summary

As the founder of MRK Investigations, Security, & Legal Services, LLC, I leveraged my expertise in locating missing person, locating defendants, interviews, asset recovery, and surveillance. I have the leadership to drive business growth, achieving a high client retention rate through exceptional service and team motivation. Skilled in both social media searches and fostering a collaborative team environment, I consistently delivered results, evidenced by a notable success in locating elusive individuals.

Professional investigator with track record of conducting thorough and discreet investigations. Skilled in surveillance, evidence gathering, and detailed report writing. Known for strong collaboration within teams and adapting to changing case requirements. Reliable, analytical, and focused on delivering results.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

MRK Investigations, Security, & Legal Services,LLC

Owner
01.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Monitored cash flow for sustainable operational practices.
  • Recognized individual contributions to motivate and inspire teams.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Coordinated with legal teams to prepare for trials and provide necessary evidence.
  • Mentored new team members to build skills in evidence collection and analysis.
  • Developed strategies to approach complex cases that required innovative investigative techniques.
  • Drafted comprehensive investigative reports to summarize findings and support case conclusions.
  • Performed site visits to assess conditions and gather firsthand information for investigations.
  • Conducted thorough interviews to gather critical information from witnesses and suspects.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
  • Testified in court during case proceedings and trials.
  • Received papers to be served from attorneys, court clerks, and magistrates and printed out papers.
  • Provided proof of service in form of affidavit.
  • Achieved high success rate in locating hard-to-find individuals through diligent research efforts using public records databases and other resources.
  • Upheld ethical standards by maintaining confidentiality of sensitive client information at all times.
  • Optimized route planning to maximize productivity while minimizing travel time between service locations.
  • Maintained detailed records of service attempts, ensuring accurate reporting and successful case resolutions.
  • Researched defendants' schedules, social media, and analyzed personal records to locate defendants.

Education

Argosy University
Orange, CA

Master of Science from Organizational Leadership
06-2015

University Overview

  • 3.7 GPA
  • Lambda Alpha Epsilon Member

Argosy University
Orange, CA

Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
02-2014

University Overview

  • Sigma Beta Delta Member
  • Studied Forensic Psychology , Juvenile Justice, and Emergency Management


Skills

  • Social Media Searches
  • Background Checks
  • Record Searches/Procurement
  • Scene/Vehicle Photos
  • Employee Terminations
  • Mobile Notary (In some locations)
  • Motor Vehicle Searches
  • Pre-Employment Searches
  • Skip Tracing
  • Fugitive Recovery
  • Asset Searches
  • Witness Statements

Certification

  • American Criminal Justice Association Lambda Alpha Epsilon- 5/2014
  • Mentor Training from Texas Department of Criminal Justice - 7/2014
  • Awarded the Certificate of Appreciation from Charlie Company , 1-35 AR Task Force 1-6 Infantry

Timeline

Owner

MRK Investigations, Security, & Legal Services,LLC
01.2015 - Current
  • American Criminal Justice Association Lambda Alpha Epsilon- 5/2014
  • Mentor Training from Texas Department of Criminal Justice - 7/2014
  • Awarded the Certificate of Appreciation from Charlie Company , 1-35 AR Task Force 1-6 Infantry

Argosy University

Master of Science from Organizational Leadership

Argosy University

Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
Margaret Kayl